Please apply online at: Summary: Directs the organization's policies and objectives involving local, state, and federal government affairs. Maintains and nurtures the relationships with government, associated authorities and all committees (key congressional offices, administration and executive agencies, and the government-affairs staff of major organizations); and legislatively represents and protects organization interests. Assists in the establishment of corporate strategies, policies and plans, which align with government laws, regulations and standards. Leads analysis of proposed legislative actions, determines the potential impact on the organization and develops appropriate responses. Monitors legislative and regulatory activities, promotes organization market position.This position may have direct reports.Essential Duties: Leadership and Management 35%As member of the executive team, develops the strategic direction and implementation plan for government relations at the federal and state levels than aligns with corporate objectives and drives organizational value.With a focus on leadership, mission, vision, culture, strategy, best practices and continuous improvement, performs the following:Leads and directs the planning, design, scoping, functional analysis, development, implementation, and support of the department's service offerings including:Public policyStrategic partnershipsEnsures that technical, quality standards are enforced throughout the programs and compliance with all federal, state, local, and other applicable regulatory and/or program requirements to include audit readiness.Leads and directs the department's resource planning and allocation for optimal capacity, utilization, and performance.Has budget responsibilityFunctional/Operational 65%Performs the following personally and/or through subordinate employees: Government AffairsTracks and analyzes legislation, regulations and other federal policy initiatives relevant to Childhelp, Inc.Serves as the Washington D. C. point person for Childhelp executive visits including meetings, events, speaking engagements, fundraisers, working with internal stakeholders to leverage the visits to advance the company s business objectivesResearches and identifies federal grant opportunities in partnership with Grants teamProvides oversight and direction to external government relations consultantsStrategic PartnershipsCultivates relationships with a diverse group of Washington stakeholders, including Congressional members and staff, agency officials, industry associations leaders, and federal affairs executivesProactively seeks out and develops new business opportunities through the establishment of nontraditional partnerships with other local agencies, businesses, and nonprofits; partnerships could be related to revenue enhancement or program expansion/enhancementOtherPartners with Corporate Communications to develop the company s positionProvides oversight and leadership for all Childhelp fundraising programs and activities in the Washington D. C. areaFacilitates the work of the Childhelp Greater Washington Area Advisory Board and Chapters for the Greater Washington and surrounding area, including proactively cultivating and developing new board membersEnsures that all Childhelp materials distributed by East Coast Chapters and Auxiliaries have been approved for dissemination and are representative of Childhelp s objectivesSupports the planning and execution of any Washington-area Childhelp events, including the Childhelp National Day of Hope LuncheonPerforms other related duties, as assignedRequirementsEducation & Experience, Knowledge/UnderstandingMaster's degree (MA) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of 5 years of experience in government relations, preferably a mix of Congressional and private sector employmentMinimum of 5 years' experience supporting fundraising through collaborating with development teams for corporate and major gifts in the Greater Washington areaExperience in board developmentStrong financial and business acumenSkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations to potential donors, boards of directors, and a variety of stakeholdersExcellent interpersonal skills and demeanor Strong public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to develop and deliver presentations to potentialdonors, boards of directors, and a variety of stakeholdersEffective organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in high-pressure situationsProficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPointAbilitiesAbility to achieve policy successes and mastery of the legislative process, including appropriationsProven ability to work closely and effectively with a board of directorsAbility to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a teamAbility to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate mannerAbility to travel regularly within the Greater Washington regionWillingness and ability to embody Childhelp's core values of Acting with Honor and Character, Being Open and Receptive, Caring About and Relating to Others; Nurturing Diverse Relationships; Performance Excellence; and Inspirational Leading & ManagingPhysical DemandsIn the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)PreferencesLocal management experience as part of a national or international organizationJob Type: Full-timePay: $148,000.00 - $185,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:Washington, DC 20004: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:Master's (Preferred)Experience:government relations: 5 years (Required)Work Location: One location